EchoBox player, new media player app now with Daisy support!

Hi, I think it's my first time posting in this forum, I have posted in many other places like Audiogames but not here.

Anyhway I am posting it here because developers are not supposed to put their own apps in the app directory, but I am a totally blind developer and maybe someone here can try it out and post the app in the directory if you find that it is useful for you.

I made a new app called EchoBox player (Ecobox is its original name in Spanish) that serves as a media player (mp3s, m4a, m4bs with chapters, etc) and now it has Daisy support.

One of the cool things and useful for blind people I guess is the relative volume slider which lets you set the volume for the media relative to the system instead of the volume slider lowering/raising the system volume.

Another things that are useful are the scroll gestures for voiceover which, with 3 finger scroll left/right it seeks by indicated time which you can configure with scroll up/down (of course these are available via buttons also).

You can then have effects like an EQ, reverb, etc though these have been less tested and there might still be some bugs in these.

I'd appreciate feedback. Here is the description fromo app store.

Echobox player is an elegant, privacy‑minded audio player built for everyday listening. It respects your library, keeps folders as folders, and adds smart features that make long‑form audio a joy—chapters, effects, transcripts, and more—without getting in your way.

Whether you’re listening to audiobooks, podcasts, lectures, or long mixes, Ecobox balances reliability with power. It runs great on‑device, handles big local libraries, and even plays live Internet radio.

- Preserve folder structure: Import entire folders and keep your organization intact. EchoBox mirrors your file tree instead of flattening it.
- Per‑file Relative Volume: Dial in the loudness of each file without permanently altering audio. Normalize your library tastefully—ideal for podcasts and audiobooks recorded at different levels.
- Chapters done right: Fast chapter detection for m4a/m4b and MP3 (ID3 CHAP). Jump quickly via a clear, accessible chapter list and dedicated button.
- Effects when you want them: Optional EQ, low‑cut, reverb, and a smart compressor powered by a robust AVAudioEngine path. Effects are off by default and won’t destabilize normal playback.
- Storage awareness: A tidy footer shows used and free space so you always know when it’s time to declutter.
- On‑device transcription: Generate timestamp‑aware transcripts from your audio using Apple’s Speech framework. Prefer on‑device models when available, with a clear live progress view.
- Internet Radio (.radio): Save and play live streams with a simple .radio file. EchoBox optimizes controls for live playback and gets out of your way.
- Swift, fast, and private: No accounts. No trackers. Your library stays on your device.
What’s New
Version History
8 Oct 2025Version 2.0
- Fixed missing localizations

- added Daisy book support (audio)
- New feature: create marker on pause which does just that, can create a marker when you pause.

If any daisy book fails, let me know.

Link:
https://apps.apple.com/co/app/echobox-player/id6751859578?l=en-GB